The Vastness of Magical Destiny
Chapter 413: Volume 8 Gathering of the Storms - 7 Evil Dragon_2

Komer’s Cosmic Bag is such a divine artifact that keeps corpses in a lingering state, and it is the most important keepsake left to Komer by his master.

The more soul memories the corpse retains, the higher the level it could potentially achieve after cultivation. Of course, the difficulty increases as well. This particular corpse that belonged to Komer was struck in an instant by a Sappan Divine Wood Arrow, its paralytic toxicity immobilizing the body entirely in an extremely short amount of time, including the brain. Therefore, it could be said that this was a rather perfectly preserved corpse.

Similarly, Komer used the Cosmic Bag to preserve this corpse intact. Coupled with its excellent capabilities in life, the corpse became an extremely high-quality material for cultivation.

However, precisely because the material was too superior, a great deal of energy and advanced knowledge of Necromancy, along with certain supplementary materials, were required to successfully cultivate this corpse. This necessity forced Komer to continually delve into Necromancy while also seeking additional materials to enhance his communication with the corpse. It seemed that the resentment aura Komer once felt inside Damarlinsk Castle was one of the most suitable supplementary materials.

"Hmm, my lord, there’s no doubt that there are a good number of undead creatures here, and based on what Mr. Rebry described, there should be intangible souls of resentment or grievances beneath the castle—what we in the magical realm refer to as ghosts or Charming Spirits, known to the common folk as specters," said the Thin and Dry Magician, somewhat showily flaunting his knowledge as he shrugged.

"This phenomenon occurs only under extremely particular circumstances postmortem, and these ghosts or specters cannot yet be classified as undead creatures, for they have already lost their hosts. They persist in the world due to certain specific conditions. While these entities might be considered a menace by most, they are rare test subjects for Mages highly skilled in Necromancy."

The Thin and Dry Magician’s words struck at the very heart of Komer’s concerns.

Indeed, Komer had already surmised that there must be entities beneath Moreske Castle distinct from ordinary undead. After all, the chilling sensation to his soul that he contended with outside the castle was certainly not something common zombies or skeletons could evoke. However, these entities were quite cunning, concealing themselves when circumstances turned unfavorable, infinitely more formidable than the mindless skeletons and zombies. Moreover, it appeared that the undead creatures hidden beneath the castle might also be under the control of these ghosts or Charming Spirits.

Although the Thief Zombie in his possession had improved significantly through his training, it still required constant mental instructions to adjust its attack strategy during practical use. They might be capable of subconscious or residual memory-based reactive responses, but they lacked true wisdom and judgement.

If he could capture and subdue these ghosts or Charming Spirits and merge them with his zombie, that would be a true innovation in the world of magic.

Komer was already envisioning this somewhat distant future. Granted, this concept was just an idea and even he was not sure whether it would work, but it certainly was a direction worth striving for.

"Heh heh, my lord, you seem to have quite an interest in undead creatures. How about we exchange insights someday?" the Slender Mage suggested excitedly, with the green glow in his eyes brightening when he heard Komer inquiring about the undead within the castle.

"Mr. Mihailovich, I’ve heard that you have a deep understanding of illusion magic and Necromancy. I would very much like to discuss this topic with you as well, but I have indeed been too busy as of late, as you know. However, I believe we have plenty of time. Damarlinsk Castle is full of secrets waiting to be discovered. Perhaps we could even venture to the Nether Sea in the east to look for the Wicked Dragon’s treasure, or visit the wonders left by the dwarfs in the Volt Mountain Range. What do you think?"

Komer was keen to tie these wandering Mages to the Caucasus region, as they represented a third force that was neither part of the Church of Light nor the Sacred Wings Magic Guild.

Although these individuals were scattered across the Continent and had little interaction with each other, they were politically detached from the countries and forces on the Continent, making them ideal for Komer to recruit and embrace.

These people were incredibly elusive normally, yet now that Rebry had brought them to the Caucasus, how could Komer pass up this opportunity?

"Hehe, my Sir, the Wicked Dragon’s treasure is but a pursuit of ordinary mortals. I’m not an adventurer and have little interest in it, although the items on the Wicked Dragon are indeed necessary for refining many treasures. However, although Mihailovich is arrogant, he’s not foolhardy enough to risk life and limb against the Wicked Dragon. Its formidable power cannot be handled by just three or five Mages, and without a comprehensive and feasible plan, any rash action equals suicide," Mihailovich chuckled and shook his head.

"As for the civilization wonders left by the dwarfs, if true, they do intrigue me. At their peak, the dwarfs created many miracles and left behind a wealth of both tangible and intangible assets. Their forging and smelting techniques, now largely lost, would significantly advance present-day smithing and smelting technology if rediscovered. This would be highly beneficial for us, aiding in the refining of Special Weapons and Protective Equipment as well as some Magic tools."

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